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About

Westbourne sits just west of Bournemouth centre, positioned between the main town and the suburb of Branksome. It functions as a distinct local centre with its own high street, offering a mix of independent shops, cafes, and everyday services. The area retains a residential character with a variety of housing, from Victorian villas to modern apartments, and provides good transport links into Bournemouth and Poole.

The area slopes down towards Alum Chine, one of Bournemouth's tree-lined coastal valleys, which leads directly to the beach. This gives parts of Westbourne a leafy, suburban feel despite its central location. The local community is supported by several churches, a library, and the Westbourne Arcade, a covered shopping precinct that has been a feature for decades.

Area overview

On average Westbourne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westbourne is £44,370 per year. Westbourne is home to around 5,721 people, with a population density of about 6,472.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westbourne Population
5,721
Population density
6,472.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.77(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.72(+52%)
Shoplifting
15.73(+138%)
Vehicle crime
10.31(+256%)
Other theft
7.34(+30%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,954
69.17%
Other White
919
16.08%
Other
119
2.08%
Other Asian
105
1.84%
Indian
92
1.61%
Total population: 5,716

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,105
40.72%
Level 3 (A level)
800
15.47%
No qualifications
749
14.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
634
12.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
423
8.18%
Total 16+ residents: 5,170

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,382
42.54%
Owns outright
819
25.21%
Owns with a mortgage
638
19.64%
Social rents from council
153
4.71%
Other social rented
153
4.71%
Total households: 3,249

Property prices in Westbourne

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Westbourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £720,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westbourne in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westbourne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats91£215,000
Detached4£620,000
Semi-Detached3£550,000
Terraced1£435,000

10 years median price trend in Westbourne

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbourne.

All postcodes in Westbourne

BH49DR

Poole Road

BH48EL

Alumhurst Road

BH26DH

Norwich Avenue West

BH49AZ

Eldon Place

BH48FP

R L Stevenson Avenue

BH48BW

Grosvenor Road

BH25QR

Poole Road

BH49EH

Landseer Road

BH40JG

Westbourne & West Cliff

BH40DY

Seamoor Road

BH26AT

Suffolk Road

BH49JY

Branksome Wood Road

BH48EG

R L Stevenson Avenue

BH49FW

Surrey Road

BH49DZ

Poole Road

BH49BT

Wharfdale Road

BH49AH

Surrey Road

BH26BY

Branksome Wood Road

BH49BB

Poole Road

BH49EN

Poole Road

BH49AA

Seamoor Road

BH26BE

Queens Road

BH49BG

Poole Road

BH49DB

Poole Road

BH49JB

Nelson Road

BH49DD

Poole Road

BH49HJ

Milburn Road

BH49LA

Branksome Wood Road

BH26BN

Queen's Road

BH25QA

Poole Road

BH48ES

Alumhurst Road

BH49BW

Westbourne Close

BH49AR

Seamoor Road

BH137DZ

Seamoor Road

BH49JX

Branksome Wood Road

BH49HU

Surrey Road

BH40JA

Seamoor Road

BH49HB

Prince Of Wales Road

BH49JG

Milburn Close

BH40JF

Westbourne & West Cliff

BH48DU

Alum Chine Road

BH49DF

Poole Road

BH40FW

Seamoor Road

BH49JS

Branksome Wood Road

BH49BA

Poole Road

BH49JN

Branksome Wood Road

BH49JJ

Nelson Road

BH26BG

Queens Road

BH49EF

Poole Road

BH26BH

Queens Gardens

BH40GR

Seamoor Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.